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Company Description
At the IE Center for Social Innovation, their mission is to develop leaders with a global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a humanistic approach to drive innovation and change in organizations. They embrace Social Innovation and Sustainability as key drivers and are actively committed to instilling a purposeful quest for positive impact within their community. As a founding member of Spain's Global Compact Network, they prioritize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address pressing global challenges.
Their era of Social Innovation fosters innovation throughout the IE community, and they actively seek partnerships with corporate entities and alumni to support social innovation initiatives. They engage in knowledge generation, dissemination, and impact initiatives, including boosting impact through innovation and promoting sustainability. Their commitment extends to supporting refugees, promoting sustainability, and creating a cultural shift towards impact-driven innovation..
"As we are facing new social and environmental challenges, the travel industry is at a pivotal turning point. We must take advantage of the opportunity to work together to support SMEs to jointly drive positive impact in our communities and help the travel and tourism industry in a responsible, inclusive and sustainable way. Millions of people, companies and communities across the globe rely on travel to survive and thrive. The only way forward is to work together and to build a more sustainable and resilient industry. We know that travel is a force for good. It broadens horizons, encourages cultural understanding supports communities, unites people and creates jobs."
By working together with Amadeus, the IE Center for Social Innovation has developed a social innovation network, Travel4Impact, designed to support SMEs to prosper and amplify their positive impact. They are looking for SMEs such as travel agencies, tour operators, accomodation services, destination experiences who want to make a change.
This project is funded by Amadeus and IE University, and it is 100% subsidized for SMEs. With this network, the center aims to support its members in the development of their digital strategies, the social impact of their value proposition and the sustainability of their business.
All those Travel and Tourism SMEs that have seen the potential that sustainability has as part of their value proposition and who have already taken the first steps in the digitalization of their business, will find a great added value by being part of this network.
The IE Center for Social Innovation is opening applications for their third edition, now including Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Pacific regions, in March! Stay tuned for more information.
Click here to check their website.
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Conditions
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Degree: Open to all bachelors
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Student Profile
- Good communication skills
- Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.)
- An beginner level of Spanish is required
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Company Selection
- Pre-selection: 10 students
- Final selection: 1 student
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